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Originally Posted by carold  In searching for my new puppy (still looking!), I spoke with a couple of well known show breeders who spay/neuter the pup before he/she comes to their new home. My vet feels that that's too early to spay/neuter. I also spoke with one who was lovely and explained to me that the most important thing is that her puppies find wonderful homes and live happy lives whether it's in a show home or not. She chooses what pup she wants from the litter and the rest go to the forever homes that are right for them even if they're 'show quality' . She sells on a spay/neuter contract. Although breeding would be a longterm goal (always a dream of mine!) I'm just at the beginning of my journey toward that goal. I have so much to learn over the next few years. So....this pup will be spayed or neutered. |
There are pros and cons over spay nuetering at an early age. Several articles speaking on those issues, mostely having to do with bone developement. I guess the best thing for every breeder is to know and trust their prespective new families and know that the spay nueter will be taken care of.
Yes, the most important thing is the welfare of the pup. Finding the right home for a particular pup is not an easy process, most show breeders do their approval prior to pups being born, so they do have a waiting list.